Centripetal Force Calculator: Quick and Accurate

Use this centripetal force calculator to compute circular motion force fast. It applies F equals mass times velocity squared divided by radius. You see results with clear units for every value. It also shows centripetal acceleration and angular speed and period.

What Is Centripetal Force?

Centripetal force is the inward pull that keeps motion on a circle. The force points to the center of the path. Its size depends on mass and speed and radius. Double the speed and the force grows by four.

How the Centripetal Force Calculator Works

The calculator follows standard physics for circular motion. It treats force and acceleration as positive values. It uses the International System of Units.

• Mass in kilograms, use a value above zero.
• Velocity in meters per second, pick a value above zero to see a period.
• Radius in meters, use a value above zero.

• Centripetal force in Newtons, the inward pull on the object.
• Centripetal acceleration in meters per second squared, the inward acceleration.
• Angular velocity in radians per second, the rate of rotation.
• Period in seconds, the time for one full turn.

The calculator returns magnitudes for these values. A magnitude is the size of a quantity without direction.

How to Use This Tool

1. Enter mass in kilograms.
2. Enter velocity in meters per second.
3. Enter radius in meters.
4. Click Calculate Centripetal Force.
5. Read the centripetal force in Newtons.
6. Review acceleration and angular velocity and period.
7. Change any input and see results update.

Benefits for You

This centripetal force calculator helps students and teachers and engineers. It saves time and reduces math slips. It gives a clear view of related motion values.

• Car on a curve. Mass 1200 kilograms at 20 meters per second on 50 meters radius. Force is 9600 Newtons. Acceleration is 8 meters per second squared.
• Spinning bucket. Mass 2 kilograms at 4 meters per second on 1 meter radius. Force is 32 Newtons. Angular speed is 4 radians per second. Period is 1.57 seconds.
• Small rotor test. Sample 0.02 kilograms at 30 meters per second on 0.2 meter radius. Force is 90 Newtons. Acceleration is 4500 meters per second squared.
• Physics lab checks. Pick safe speeds for a string sling and check the pull. Use the force number to choose a safe string.

Why Trust This Tool?

This centripetal force calculator uses proven equations and clear rules. Results show with units and update fast.

• It uses F equals mass times velocity squared divided by radius.
• It shows units for every output value.
• It returns positive values for force and acceleration size.
• Sample inputs load with valid numbers that match common cases.
• You also get related values like acceleration and angular speed and period.

Final Thoughts

This centripetal force calculator gives fast and clear physics values. Use it for class, lab work, or quick checks. Keep units in mind for every input and output. Use positive mass, positive radius, and a speed above zero for a period. Try the default values to see how it works right away.